insert_link World Trump reacts to Israel’s assault on Iran Iran says several of its top military commanders and a senior official to the country's Supreme Leader have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes that targeted the country's nuclear facilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military campaign will continue until he concludes the Iran no longer poses a threat to the region. The Iranians responded with more than 100 drones targeting Israel, and accused the United […] today13 June, 2025
insert_link World US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine The US and Russia are beginning talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Riyadh for discussions Washington says will find out if Moscow is 'serious' about an end to the conflict. Neither Ukraine nor any European nations have been invited to the talks. today18 February, 2025
insert_link World The U.S’ Rubio Says Iran is the Biggest Source of Middle East Instability US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Iran remains the single greatest source of instability in the Middle East. He visited Israel over the weekend. The visit comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile. He also plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio says Iran is behind every terrorist group and every act of […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link World US rules out Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ruled out a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders during his first meeting with NATO allies. It's the clearest signal yet the US is prepared to hand over territory to Russia in any potential peace deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today13 February, 2025
insert_link World US executive orders to impact United Nations work The UN Human Rights Council meeting on the human rights situation in Ukraine The White House has issued new executive orders that will further affect the cooperative and multilateral operations of the United Nations. These moves come just two weeks after the United States declared its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO). US withdraws from UN Agencies President Trump’s directive, issued on Tuesday, confirms that the United States will […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link World Nato to boost intelligence collaboration NATO has pledged to boost intelligence collaboration to curb alleged acts of sabotage by China and Russia. This comes as foreign ministers from the military alliance are gathering in Brussels for a two-day summit. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital. today4 December, 2024
World UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York. today4 December, 2024
insert_link World Ukraine conflict in focus at G20 Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held. today20 November, 2024
insert_link World UN Secretary General concerned about the escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine today20 November, 2024
